2700 Poplar St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

North Little Rock School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,930 students in North Little Rock School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in North Little Rock School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Overview

2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,080 Schools
# Students
7,930 Students
486,305 Students
# Teachers
588 Teachers
38,542 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

North Little Rock School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 260 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AR)
Overall District Rank
#200 out of 260 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of North Little Rock   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Little Rock   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Little Rock   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
83%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of North Little Rock   School District and public school graduation rate of AR by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score
0.57
0.59
# American Indian Students
76 Students
2,872 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
82 Students
8,371 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
795 Students
66,327 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
14%
# Black Students
4,757 Students
96,156 Students
% Black Students
60%
20%
# White Students
2,035 Students
290,929 Students
% White Students
26%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
4,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
180 Students
16,997 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
320
13,301
# Students in K Grade:
570
34,791
# Students in 1st Grade:
583
35,574
# Students in 2nd Grade:
616
35,591
# Students in 3rd Grade:
567
35,588
# Students in 4th Grade:
584
35,518
# Students in 5th Grade:
552
36,235
# Students in 6th Grade:
575
37,641
# Students in 7th Grade:
587
38,785
# Students in 8th Grade:
603
39,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
599
37,426
# Students in 10th Grade:
650
37,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
581
35,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
539
33,799
# Ungraded Students:
4
336

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,105 is higher than the state median of $11,118. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,550 is higher than the state median of $11,314. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$105 MM
$11 MM
This chart display total revenue of North Little Rock   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending
$100 MM
$11 MM
This chart display total spending of North Little Rock   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,105
$11,118
This chart display average revenue per public school student in North Little Rock   School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,550
$11,314
This chart display average spending per public school student in North Little Rock   School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Best North Little Rock School District Public Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crestwood Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1901 Crestwood Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8190
Grades: K-5
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1800 Fairway Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8270
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Indian Hills Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6800 Indian Hills Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 835-5622
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #44.
Lakewood Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Lakeview Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8250
Grades: 7-8
| 1,190 students
Rank: #55.
North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus
Math: 25% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Lakeview Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8268
Grades: 6
| 575 students
Rank: #66.
North Little Rock Center Of Excellence
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 West 22nd St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 975-3895
Grades: 9-12
| 345 students
Rank: #77.
North Little Rock High School
Math: 12% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W 2nd St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 771-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,028 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Amboy Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 W 58th St
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8185
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Meadow Park Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Eureka Gardens Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3620
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #1010.
Boone Park Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Crutcher St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 340-5160
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #1111.
Ridgeroad Elementary School
Math: 13% | Reading: 10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Ridge Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8155
Grades: K-5
| 517 students
Rank: #1212.
Glenview Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Edmond St
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #1313.
Seventh Street Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 E 7th St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 340-5170
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: n/an/a
Redwood Pre-school
401 Redwood St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 955-3640
Grades: PK
| 161 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Little Rock School District?

North Little Rock School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,930 students.

What is the rank of North Little Rock School District?

North Little Rock School District is ranked #202 out of 260 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)

What is the racial composition of students in North Little Rock School District?

60% of North Little Rock School District students are Black, 26% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student/teacher ratio of North Little Rock School District?

North Little Rock School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What is North Little Rock School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $11,550 is higher than the state median of $11,314. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,930 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 83% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • Overall District Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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